Kirsty Flynn
Independent SEND Consultant, SENDCo, Specialist Teacher and Parent Advocate · Lancashire / North West / Remote across the UK
About
I am an experienced SEND Consultant, Specialist Teacher and Advocate with over 15 years in education, including SENCo, senior leadership, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice. I specialise in neurodiversity, behaviour, inclusion and complex SEND, supporting families to understand their child’s needs, navigate EHCP processes, secure the right provision, and develop effective strategies for home as well as school. My approach is compassionate, knowledgeable and firmly child-centred.
Services offered
SEND advice and support for parents
Parent advisory session
EHCP advice and support, applications, appeals and tribunals
EHCP support (applications, appeals & tribunals)
Preparation and support for school meetings (IEP / IBP / EHCP and more)
School meeting preparation
Advice on choosing the right school or setting based on needs
Choosing the right school
Transition support for a new school or setting
Transition planning (new school or setting)
Understanding your child’s diagnosis and needs, support at home
Understanding a diagnosis
Behaviour and regulation strategy support
Behaviour strategy coaching
Anxiety and emotional regulation support (EBSA / Trauma / SEMH needs)
Anxiety & emotional regulation support
Sensory processing support and practical strategies
Sensory processing support
Early years support - nursery, EYFS and home
Early years / Portage support
1:1 child support sessions - Registered Trauma Informed Practitioner (TISCUK)
1:1 sessions with the child
Specialist Teacher - Advice (Home / School)
Specialist tutoring
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Primary / EYFS
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
- Registered Trauma-Informed Practitioner (TISCUK) (all ages)
- Specialist Teacher - Neurodiversity Specialist, Trauma Specialist, Behaviour Specialist
- Safeguarding / Child Protection Lead experience and Training
- Designated Teacher for Looked After Children experience and Training